Historical Marker
St. James Episcopal Church
Historical marker location:
1620 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana
( Marker is at the intersection of Murray Street and North Bolton Avenue (State Highway 1), on the right when traveling west on Murray Street.)
The Louisiana Hayride, a radio show that was broadcast from Shreveport, Louisiana, helped launch the careers of several famous musicians, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Hank Williams. The show ran from 1948 to 1960 and was known for its promotion of country and rockabilly music.